as in to revisit
to consider again especially with the possibility of change or reversal
the new intelligence forced the general to reconsider his plan of attack
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Recent Examples of reconsider
Between the cost of credential programs and California's rising cost of living, some educators say the financial pressure is pushing them to reconsider the profession before their careers even begin.
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Conor McGill, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Among them is Carignan, a grape previously dismissed for ripening too early in the season but now reconsidered as climate patterns shift.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
In a statement released May 7, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) called for the UA and fellow schools with recently dropped programs to reconsider their decisions.
—Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
The high court overturned that order and directed a lower court to reconsider the case in light of the Louisiana decision.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Conor McGill, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Among them is Carignan, a grape previously dismissed for ripening too early in the season but now reconsidered as climate patterns shift.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
In a statement released May 7, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) called for the UA and fellow schools with recently dropped programs to reconsider their decisions.
—Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
The high court overturned that order and directed a lower court to reconsider the case in light of the Louisiana decision.
—David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconsider
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For Yeon, the decision to revisit zombies wasn’t about retreading familiar ground but finding the right vessel for exploring modern anxieties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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That 33-30 OT banger is worth revisiting, even if both rosters have changed in the subsequent years.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The City Council directed the city auditor to review its contracts with the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness, an agency that has received city funds to support efforts around homelessness.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Produced alongside Benjamin Domenech, the project was originally developed as an Argentine production before the political crisis and economic turmoil in Argentina forced the team to rethink the film.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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While Strategy would not sell a lump sum in a short period, the uncertainty around its position may cause investors to rethink their loyalty to [bitcoin].—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Reconsider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconsider. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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